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BC03 UKU

2003 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,081 mi
Last recorded160,081 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 UKU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 160,081 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front bonnet component damaged but not likely to cause injury

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underneath slightly corroded

Pass 2 May 2017 146,332 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 May 2017 146,332 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 135,674 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 126,847 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 125,141 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 120,360 miles

Added engine oil!

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 118,403 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

hand brake light on. air bag light on.

Fail 3 Apr 2012 118,403 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

hand brake light on. air bag light on.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 110,398 miles

handbrake fault warning light on,air bag warning light on, all faults could be MOT failure items next test.

two exhaust clamps fractured.

Fail 1 Jun 2011 110,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Topped up low engine oil level before carrying EMISSIONS TEST.

handbrake fault warning light on,air bag warning light on, all faults could be MOT failure items next test.

two exhaust clamps fractured.

Pass 25 Nov 2009 96,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

HANDBRAKE FAULT DISPLAYED .

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 96,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

HANDBRAKE FAULT DISPLAYED .

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 86,376 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 1 Oct 2008 86,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake warning light on

Pass 28 Sep 2007 74,175 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 63,051 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2006 63,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?

Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
4,736
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
62,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,168
Brake pipe excessively corroded 20,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17,876
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,617
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BC03 UKU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 74,810 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar S-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC03 UKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar S-type typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar S-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BC03 UKU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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